Discovering Islamic Art
| Author | : Stephen Vernoit |
| Publisher | : I.B. Tauris |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2000-02-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015049531638 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Discovering Islamic Art by : Stephen Vernoit
Download or read book Discovering Islamic Art written by Stephen Vernoit and published by I.B. Tauris. This book was released on 2000-02-29 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how collecting and scholarship in the field of Islamic Art developed between c.1850 and c.1950, the period when the intellectual foundations for the study of Islamic art were established. Stephen Vernoit outlines the formation of collections, the role of exhibitions, museums and libraries, the growth of the art market, and the emergence of scholarship.
